C1 adjective Formal

altruism

/ˈæltruɪzəm/

Altruism is the disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others. It involves acting out of a desire to help people without expecting any reward or personal gain in return.

Ejemplos

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Her altruism was evident when she spent every weekend volunteering at the local animal shelter.

She showed selflessness by giving her free time to help animals without pay.

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The philanthropist's life was a testament to pure altruism and dedication to global humanitarian causes.

The wealthy donor's life proved his sincere selflessness and commitment to helping humanity.

3

I don't know if it's altruism or if he just wants to look good on social media.

I am unsure if he is being truly selfless or just seeking attention online.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
altruism
Adverbio
altruistically
Adjetivo
altruistic
Relacionado
altruist
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Alter' (meaning 'Other' in Latin). Altruism is the 'Ism' (belief) of putting 'Others' first.

Quiz rápido

Many people questioned whether his ________ was genuine or if he was simply seeking media attention.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: altruism

Ejemplos

1

Her altruism was evident when she spent every weekend volunteering at the local animal shelter.

everyday

She showed selflessness by giving her free time to help animals without pay.

2

The philanthropist's life was a testament to pure altruism and dedication to global humanitarian causes.

formal

The wealthy donor's life proved his sincere selflessness and commitment to helping humanity.

3

I don't know if it's altruism or if he just wants to look good on social media.

informal

I am unsure if he is being truly selfless or just seeking attention online.

4

In evolutionary biology, reciprocal altruism explains how cooperative behavior can benefit a species' survival.

academic

In science, the concept of mutual selflessness explains why animals help each other to survive.

5

Corporate altruism, such as large-scale environmental initiatives, can significantly bolster a company's public image.

business

When companies act selflessly for the environment, it improves how the public perceives them.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
altruism
Adverbio
altruistically
Adjetivo
altruistic
Relacionado
altruist

Colocaciones comunes

pure altruism completely selfless behavior
act of altruism a specific deed done for others' benefit
reciprocal altruism helping others with the expectation of future mutual help
spirit of altruism the underlying mood or motivation of selflessness
motivated by altruism driven by the desire to help others

Frases Comunes

an act of altruism

a selfless deed

effective altruism

a philosophy focused on using resources to help others the most

motivated by altruism

doing something because of a selfless desire to help

Se confunde a menudo con

altruism vs philanthropy

Philanthropy specifically refers to donating large sums of money or resources, whereas altruism is the general moral principle of selflessness.

altruism vs empathy

Empathy is the ability to understand or feel what another person is experiencing; altruism is the resulting action of helping them.

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Notas de uso

Altruism is typically used as an uncountable noun to describe a philosophy or a character trait. While often used in moral discussions, it is also a technical term in sociobiology and psychology.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the noun 'altruism' when they should use the adjective 'altruistic' (e.g., saying 'He is very altruism' instead of 'He is very altruistic').

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Alter' (meaning 'Other' in Latin). Altruism is the 'Ism' (belief) of putting 'Others' first.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the French word 'altruisme', coined by the philosopher Auguste Comte, based on the Italian 'altrui' meaning 'others'.

Patrones gramaticales

Uncountable noun Often followed by the preposition 'towards' Commonly functions as the subject or object of a sentence
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, altruism is considered a core virtue tied to religious or ethical systems like the 'Golden Rule'.

Quiz rápido

Many people questioned whether his ________ was genuine or if he was simply seeking media attention.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: altruism

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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